Birdsville 2016

[dhavillandpilot]

I'm disappointed none has posted picture or comments. Perhaps it's so wet everybody has stayed away!!!!!☔️☔️☔️☔️

[sms777]

There was a photo on ninemsn a few days ago of one of the locals standing in knee deep water on the racetrack....:ooh:

[Stanwell]

A quote from ABC News yesterday:

"Roma-based pilot Andrew Luhrs flew nine people out to Birdsville, landing on the town's main strip.
But he could not park his plane on the gravel cross-strip because of the risk of bogging.
He said he was forced to fly to Boulia, 400 kilometres away, for the weekend."

[gerry111]

The races are on today. I've invested $10 on 'Tabella Castle' in race one for a win. :ok:

[Ultralights]

any sea horses running?

[onetrack]

I've heard a report the duck races went off well. :)

[rioncentu]

We were going but found fishing in the Gulf much more suitable.

They notammed out the dirt on the morning of Friday and it was all downhill from there.

I have a still grab from a Channel 9 video but don't know how to post here. It was of some "lucky" souls who must have landed while dry. Didn't look like much fun. They are probably still there ;)

[Pinky the pilot]

forced to fly to Boulia, 400 kilometres away, for the weekend."

Nothing wrong with Boulia!:D Spent many an 'interesting':E Saturday Night there, albeit quite a few years ago!:}

[gerry111]

Check your PMs please, Pinky..